1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
PETR YAN BANTAMWEIGHT
12 WIN •
1 LOSS •
- KO
BANTAMWEIGHT
12 WIN
1 LOSS
- KO
"That kid will never forget that" - Fans laud Petr Yan for his heartwarming gesture toward young boy during press conference Fans recently heaped praise on Petr Yan for his heartwarming moment with a young boy during a press conference.
"I know everything was close" - Merab Dvalishvili's coach claims Petr Yan rematch at UFC 323 was "a lot closer" than he expected Coach John Wood recently broke down his pupil Merab Dvalishvili's rematch against Petr Yan and claimed 'The Machine' may have won three roun...
3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Rest as long as you want" - UFC wants Merab Dvalishvili back to his best as former champ shares return timeline Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is already plotting his comeback after his loss to Petr Yan last weekend.
4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Yeee JACUZZI TRILOGY" - Fans react as Merab Dvalishvili escalates Jacuzzi feud with Petr Yan trilogy callout Merab Dvalishvili intends to secure an immediate rematch against Petr Yan after his UFC 323 loss.
5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Islam Makhachev pays respect to new champion Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili after incredible UFC 323 brawl UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev offered his respect to both Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 323.
DECEMBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323
Petr Yan stunned Merab Dvalishvili with a dominating effort to capture the bantamweight championship by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday nightDECEMBER 7 • Associated Press
Becomes two-time UFC champion Yan won the UFC Bantamweight Championship on Saturday, defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.
Impact Yan told everyone that would listen that he wasn't healthy the first time he and Dvalishvili met back in March 2023 and that was the reason he put forth such a lousy performance. No one believed him, but now going on nearly three years later, it seems like the truth. We have never seen an opponent come remotely close to handling Merab like Yan did this evening. For starters, he stuffed 23-of-26 takedown attempts and landed four takedowns of his own. It's absolutely insane to think this fight went the full 25 minutes and Yan landed more takedowns than Dvalishvili. Virtually all of the most notable strikes also came from Yan's side, with a vicious body kick early on being the most damaging blow. Toss in the fact Yan was able to match Merab's legendary pace and you have a recipe for one of the most shocking title changes in recent memory. Yan is now a two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion and looks better and healthier than ever at age 32.
DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
UFC 323 live updates: Time, stream, predictions for Dvalishvili vs Yan card today UFC 323 promises to be a must-watch event with a rematch fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan. Here is how to watch the entire card.
DECEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM
Deadspin | Merab Dvalishvili heavily favored in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan Deadspin | Merab Dvalishvili heavily favored in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
DECEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM
Deadspin | Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan Deadspin | Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
DECEMBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM
"You're better than this" - Merab Dvalishvili goes nuclear on Petr Yan for claiming he fought injured in their first clash Merab Dvalishvili recently sounded off on Petr Yan for claiming he fought with one hand in their previous encounter.
DECEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Merab Dvalishvili aims to extend winning streak against Petr Yan in UFC 323
Merab Dvalishvili is a substantial favorite to beat Petr Yan and retain his bantamweight belt in UFC 323 on Saturday nightDECEMBER 5 • Associated Press
UFC 323 walkout songs: Tracks Merab Dvalishvili, Petr Yan, Alexandre Pantoja, and others have used before The UFC brings its year-end pay-per-view climax at the T-Mobile Arena with UFC 323. The 14-fight bill carries real weight from top to bottom...
DECEMBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
UFC 323 purses and payouts: How much are Merab Dvalishvili, Alexandre Pantoja, and others reportedly making? UFC 323 will go down on Dec. 6 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Pet...
DECEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Merab Dvalishvili's main goal for Petr Yan rematch at UFC 323: 'A finish would be good' MMA Junkie Radio's Gorgeous George Garcia catches up with UFC Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili ahead of his fight with Petr Yan at UF...
NOVEMBER 10 • USATODAY.COM
Deadspin | Merab Dvalishvili to make 4th title defense vs. Petr Yan at UFC 323 Deadspin | Merab Dvalishvili to make 4th title defense vs. Petr Yan at UFC 323
OCTOBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM
Going after title Yan will face Merab Dvalishvili on Dec. 6 at UFC 323, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
Impact Yan will look to dethrone the current bantamweight title holder, Merab Dvalishvili, at UFC 323. Yan enters the match on the back of three consecutive victories, and two straight since rupturing his ACL in March of 2024.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
UFC on ABC 9: Petr Yan post-fight interview UFC on ABC 9 winner Petr Yan talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his victory over Marcus McGhee in Abu Dhabi.
JULY 26 • USATODAY.COM
Secures third straight win Yan defeated Marcus McGhee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
Impact Full marks to Yan for accepting this fight against a talented opponent in which he had nothing to gain from a rankings standpoint. As is typically the case, Yan got stronger as the fight progressed. He closed with an 81-64 edge in terms of significant strikes landed, in addition to picking up the only successful takedown of the bout. McGhee landed more than his fair share of damaging blows, but Yan would simply return fire and connect with multiple-punch combinations. The 32-year-old lost three in a row from April 2022 to March 2023, but has rebounded with three straight wins since. Yan is firmly in the title picture at 135 pounds.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
UFC on ABC 9: Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee odds, picks and predictions In a 3-round bantamweight bout on the main card, Petr Yan and Marcus McGhee meet Saturday at UFC on ABC 9 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
JULY 26 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM
Petr Yan reacts to Sean O'Malley losing Merab Dvalishvili rematch, claims UFC trying to "squeeze out" their investment in him Petr Yan recently shared his thoughts on Sean O'Malley losing to Merab Dvalishvili for the second time at UFC 316 last month.
JULY 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Marcus McGhee 'super stoked' to draw Petr Yan, but not thinking about implications Marcus McGhee won't think beyond his matchup with Petr Yan at UFC Abu Dhabi.
JULY 23 • USATODAY.COM
Petr Yan returns at UFC on ABC 9 vs. Marcus McGhee Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan aims to extend his winning streak to three – but Marcus McGhee is looking to steal that thunder.
JUNE 11 • USATODAY.COM
Rising contender next Yan is scheduled to compete against Marcus McGhee in a bantamweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
Impact In the UFC's bantamweight rankings, Yan only ranks behind Sean O'Malley and Umar Nurmagomedov. Both of their latest fights were losses to Merab Dvalishvili, and neither seems ready for the Russian. So instead, Yan will compete against a rising contender, currently with a 4-0 UFC record.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
Aljamain Sterling reacts to fans making fun of him for getting choked out in Russian MMA reality show feat. Petr Yan Aljamain Sterling has something of a tense relationship with the MMA fandom.
APRIL 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
